August  2002
THE SQUELCH BURST
a monthly publication of the
STAMFORD AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION

             President ....... Andy Laska .......... KA1SLG ..... 531-9493
             Vice Pres ........Fred Cunningham...... K1FC ....... 322-8274
             Secretary ....... Mike Cordelli ....... N1FOA ...... 838-3661
             Treasurer ....... Dick Finn ............WA1VUU ..... 323-0982
             Trustee ......... Spence Heath ........ W1BWK....... 322-7539
             Editors ......... Marv Fleischman ..... N1AWJ ...... 438-7889
             Mike Cordelli ....... N1FOA ...... 838-3661
              Dick Finn ............WA1VUU ..... 323-0982
             Y.O.J.B. Ed...... Marv Fleischman ....  N1AWJ ...... 438-7889
             Circ/Pub......... Dick Finn ........... WA1VUU ..... 323-0982
         Repeaters:  W1EE/R........ 146.055 in; 146.655 out (PL. 1Z, 100Hz)
                 W1EE/R.... 442.125 in; 447.125 out (PL. 2A, 114.8Hz)
Internet Home Page at http://www.qsl.net/w1ee/ctsara.htm
Yearly membership $20.00 ($ 15.00 for retirees, senior members over 62,  $10.00 for full time students, members under 16 years of age and members living over 100 miles from Stamford; $20.00 for family memberships.)  This includes a copy of the club bulletin and a copy of the club roster.
Send your dues, membership applications, etc. to the club Treasurer, Dick Finn, WA1VUU, 27 Ivy St., Stamford CT 06902.
Non-commercial ads are printed in the SQUELCH BURST on a no charge basis, club members only.  Send your ads for Ye Olde Jonque Boxxx
and articles for the SQUELCH BURST to Marv Fleischman, N1AWJ, P.O. Box 113, Ridgefield, CT 06877-0113, or e-mail to n1awj@ att.net.
Unless noted, meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month in the 4th floor cafeteria of the Stamford Government Center, Tresser and Washington B'lvds., Stamford, CT.  Meetings start at 8:00 P.M.  Free parking in the Government Center garage with the entrance on Washington B'lvd. 
The Stamford Amateur Radio Association is a tax exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code.                                                                                                                                                                                   If you would like to post any questions or comments check out  SARA News & Bulletins  .                                Join the SARA net. Sundays at 8:00 pm. 146.655. PL-100 Hz. Amateur Radio News Line Will Be Played !
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ASK ELMER
Dear Elmer,
With travel prices all over the world so incredibly low, if I now take one of the $250 round trips to Europe, what do I need to do
to use my radio there?
Signed, Wanderer

Dear Wanderer,
This being the vacation season, and travel bargains abound, I don't blame you for wanting to explore Europe.  Several years ago,
several countries who were members of  CEPT, (a European based international union of postal and  telecommunication regulating agencies) agreed to allow licensed amateur radio operators of their respective countries to operate for short periods of time, in other countries of the union, without the need to obtain a reciprocal license.  For the first time, amateur radio operators may cross international borders without having to apply to a regulating agency for permission to use an amateur radio transmitter, and paying a fee for the privilege.  The United States negotiated an agreement with the SEPT countries to include it in the treaty.   In order for you to operate  in a SEPT country, you need to carry a copy of the FCC's public notice (DA99-2344)  and an original of your current amateur radio license.  The FCC's public notice may be downloaded from the ARRL website.  There are 34 countries among the CEPT signatories.   There are two classes  of license.  The  Class 1 has full privileges and  Tech-plus and higher classes qualify.  Class 2 is VHF-UHF and a Technician class license qualifies.  There is no equivalent for the Novice licensee, and they may not operate under the CEPT agreement.  We have reciprocal agreements with Canada and with most Central American and South American countries.  It pays to visit the ARRL's website to get the latest information on reciprocal operating privileges.
Enjoy your wandering and with Amateur Radio along, think of the many new friends you will meet in distant lands.
73,
Elmer
Send your questions to "ASK ELMER", c/o Marv Fleischman, N1AWJ, PO Box 113, Ridgefield, CT 06877-0113 or e-mail to [email protected].mailto:n1awj@ att.net
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STAMFORD DENMARK FRIENDSHIP SAILBOAT RACE                                                                                       We need volunteers for the Stamford Denmark race early September.

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                           TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF 13 JULY, 2002
INCOME EXPENSE
   Int.                       7.28    Phone              25.04
   Memorial        25.00
   Postage           34.00
                               ______                                                                   _______
Totals                    $7.28                                                                        $84.04
Balances: -Checking  $1,440.23 Savings  $3,960.47
De WA1VUU
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EMPIRE SLOW SPEED NET
Join the Empire Slow Speed CW Net every evening  on 3590 KHz at 6PM local time.  CW speed is between 6 and 8 wpm.  A great way to
improve your CW proficiency and learn net operation.  Joe, W1LUH is one of the rotating Net
Control stations.
____________________________________________________________________________________________  YE OLDE JONQUE BOXXX       Check the  Message board. Classified for sale.  Add Photos. 

ICOM IC-2AT 2m HT w/Charger, Batty., & SS-32MP micro-min. CTCSS Encoder kit, VGC, $100; Simpson 260 VOM, VGC, $50.
Call Geoff, N1CAT,  (203) 966-7444 evenings

HALLICRAFTER SX-28A RECEIVER, recapped, $275.   Works good.
Call Joe, N1GWO, (203) 322-4061 Evenings

PARTS GALORE- Xerox 3000 Word Processor (antique) w/transformer,
p/s, etc., connection to Diablo printer. FOR FREE!!! Take it away!
Call Mike, KA1VWP, (203) 838-8089

AOR 1000 XLT, 1000 Channel HH Scanner, 5KHz to 1.3 GHz continuous coverage.  Exc. cond. $ 275.
Call Rick, N1LYK, (203) 531-1756

YAESU FT-757 GXII, HF Rig, FP 757 HD Power Supply, FC 757 AT Tuner
and MD 1B8 Desk Mike.
Call George, N1HIX, (203) 357-1879

Mac LaserWriter printer, best offer.
Call Jeanine, KY1Q, (203) 324-6865

FatMac Computer w/ 1Meg Ram, Free!!!; FOR PARTS..Olevetti Accounting Machine. FREE!!!!! Take it away!!!
Call Marv, N1AWJ, (203) 438-7889

HD-73 ROTOR w/CONTROL & CABLE, $50;  Cushcraft 10-40M Vert. Ant., $15; Ringo Ranger 2M Antenna, $10; Heathkit Station Monitor Mod.
614, $50.  Machinist's Tools for Sale, 2 South Bend 7.5 HP Go-Cart Engines.  Lots of Tools, Hardware and Craft supplies, etc. Call for Info.
Call Irv, N1ATS, 348-3425

2M 30W AMPLIFIER, $25; 6M Amplifier, 10W in 150W out, $175
Call Andy, KA1SLG, (203) 531-9493

Send  all your ad's  for YE OLDE JONQUE BOXXX  to Marv Fleischman, N1AWJ, PO Box 113, Ridgefield, CT 06877.  E-mail to
[email protected].  Ad's must be in by the meeting  night of  the month prior to the publication. (December meeting for January
publication)
___________________________________________________________________________________________   VE EXAMS
Amateur Radio License Exams will be held on Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 AM in the Board of Education Room of the Stamford Govt. Center.  Govt. Center is at Tresser and Washington B'lvd's in Stamford.  Signs will direct you to the test site.
Upgrades bring a photocopy of your current license.  The session fee is $10.

Ham Radio Class & Testing   07/18/2002